Special Assistant to the Dean of Students Job at University of Maine
The University of Maine at Augusta’s Office of the Dean of Students is seeking a Special Assistant to the Dean of Students to join our team. This is a full-time, ongoing appointment that reports to the Dean of Students.
The Special Assistant is responsible for assisting the Dean of Students and Associate Dean of Students with student issues by providing preliminary information on policies and procedures and providing supervision and training to support staff assigned to the Office of the Dean of Students. This position will also design, coordinate, and implement the delivery of special programs and events, e.g., New Student Orientation and awards ceremonies. The Special Assistant will also edit, develop, and update student publications such as the Student Handbook and the Housing guide.
The complete job description can be found here.
Salary
The hiring salary range for this position is in the low 40s and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits
The University provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holiday, vacation, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; free life insurance; short-term and free long-term disability insurance; tuition waiver for employees and discounted tuition for dependents; 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% university contribution, and more. View our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.
About the University
UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the University of Choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with the UMS COVID protocols which currently include but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine site.
Required Qualifications:
- Three to five years of experience in higher education student services
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of the Student Development team
- Computer literacy
- Demonstrated administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's degree in a related field
- a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
- a resume/curriculum vitae
- contact information for three professional references.
You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa Sponsorship support.
Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2023. Materials received after January 2, 2023, will be considered at the discretion of the university.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
The University of Maine at Augusta is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754 or at 207.581.1226.
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